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Today, I’m sharing parenting advice on naming your baby tips. When you are having a a child, one of the most important decisions that you will make, is what to name them. Many people struggle from time to time with this process. Furthermore, it can be hard to know how to approach it. Some people like to wait until they have actually met their child before naming them. Others have names selected before birth. If you are struggling to come up with a perfect name for your child, we have a few tips for you.

Naming Your Baby Tips

Family History

One of the first places to look is in your family history, specifically the names of people in your immediate family. That might include your parents, grandparents, and of course the same on your partner’s side too. The beauty of this is that you can easily continue a number of traditions and have a sense of unity in the family. Many parents are using the middle names of parents, grandparents or aunts and uncles. Older names are becoming popular again too. For example, Charlie, Abigail, Jack, Evelyn, Samuel, Lillian, and Violet.

National Ancestry

You might also like to think about the ancestry part of the equation, particularly if you have an especially strong affinity with any particular nation or people. If you are Irish, for instance, or you just have some Irish family members, you might find yourself looking at an Irish name for your child. Likewise, if you have a Scottish background or any other background check out names from that culture. This can be a great way to make sure you are representing your family’s history in name.

Meaning

Some people choose to be led instead by meaning, which is great if you want to show that you have really put a lot of thought and effort into choosing a name. You can look up meanings of names, but be sure to corroborate with a few different sources. There can be different meanings, so you want to make sure that you really understand what the name means. You will be happier with a name that you’ve given thought to rather than one that was chosen randomly.

Common Mistakes

There are common mistakes that people often make when they are naming their children. For example, they may have compromised too much with their partner. Or, they might have chosen a name which is hard to pronounce or too similar to many other names, which makes it tricky to distinguish how to pronounce it. You should aim to choose a name that is clear and obvious. Although there are no hard rules here and it is up to you, consider my naming your baby tips and please enjoy naming your baby.

Today, I’m sharing parenting advice on tips for first time parents. If you tried to create a list of the scariest things you will ever do in your life, becoming a parent would be number one. Becoming a parent will be a magical and wonderful time in your life. It’s generally the fact that you will be responsible for another human being that scares everyone.

You wonder if you will do things right? What if you don’t hear your baby cry? What if you can’t figure how to change diapers, heat the milk to the right temperature, bath them correctly.

Tips for first time parents:

Why Is Parenthood So Scary

When you are pregnant for the first time, you will find yourself fearful for many reasons. Most of your fears will be justified, and you will find that it comes from everybody and everything around you.

Other parents and family members who are already parents will always be on hand to offer information. They will tell you what you should and more often than not shouldn’t do. The trouble with this information is that it applies to their baby and their experiences.

You may find some universal information that will be useful. However, you will find it’s baby specific and does not apply to you. Finally, all that fear you currently feel now, will float away when you hold your baby in your arms.

Parenting is a learning experience. You can’t find a manual telling you everything you need to do and Dr. Spock may have written a book, but he doesn’t have all the answers either. You can take a class on giving birth, learning how to diaper your baby, feeding them, it’s a great experience for new parents. However, I believe the true experience is taking your baby home and bonding with them. You will get to know them, and they will get to know you. You will learn and grow together.

Be Mindful Of Your Shopping

If there is one thing that every mother does, it’s shop. Lets be honest when it comes to having a new baby you will need many items. This includes diapers, clothing, furniture, blankets, monitors and the list goes on. So, make a list of what you need to shop for.

You will see shelves filled with products that you may think are great for your little one. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. So, before you buy anything, research the best and most reliable brands and what is truly needed.

While you may think this is crazy, there are simple things like talcum powder that can cause issues. Unfortunately, there are talcum powder lawsuits going on to this day. Be sure to take a little extra time on your purchases. And, make sure you are buying the best products that you can get for your little one and for the money.

Safety Proof Your House

Finally, child proof your home. Adding safety features to your home will give you peace of mind. Children grow up fast. Before you know it, your baby will be crawling and walking.

When it comes to safety proofing the home, be sure about what you need to secure or change things. Grab a pen and paper and do a full walk through of your house. While you are walking around, make notes of anything that could pose a danger to your baby.

Once you have identified problem areas, make a list of everything you need to keep your little one out of harm’s way.

Baby proofing is one of the most basic things you can do as a parent. Once you complete the safety procedures, take the time to enjoy your new baby.